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essential tliat all ovarian tissue and all the eapsule be removed. If even a 

 minute portion of the ovary or of the capsule be left, ovarian tissue will 

 be regenerated in manj^ cases and the animal Avill come in heat again and 

 be as great a nuisance as before, a constant reproach to the operator, and 

 a serious reflection upon his skill, since no excuse can be made for sueli 

 bunglesome work. Dry the wound by sponging and close either with two 

 or three interrupted through-and-through sutures, or suture the peritoneum 

 with a continuous suture and the abdominal walls with another suture of 

 the same kind. Keep the patient in a warm place until it has completely 

 recovered from all etfects of the anesthetic. Chilling, which occurs very 

 readily, and particularly so if morphin has been given, is dangerous fol- 

 lowing anesthesia. If the pulse is very weak, use hotwater bottles and 

 blanket warmly. ITse strychnine (1-300 to 1-1 .'jO of a grain) when indicated. 



Fig. ]!).■> — Bitch Kpaying (Hank method). A. Abdominal incision: B, l<nife: C, left 

 leg; D. three legs tied together; E, tape muzzle. 



If inexijerienced, the operator may tind the introduction of a uterine 

 sound or probe (Fig. 182) into the vagina an assistance in finding the 

 uterus and horns. 



After-Care — All violent or strenuous exercise for a period of a week to 

 ten days after the operation should be avoided. Laxative feeds are an 

 advantage and sometimes mild cathartics are needed. Remove the sutures 

 in from three to five daj's, depending upon the condition of the wound. 



Sequelae — The chief sequelae are shock, internal hemorrhage, peritonitis, 

 liernia, anorexia, eventration, recurrent estrum and adhesions. 



1. Shock — The preoperative administration of atropin or morphin 

 lessens the liability of shock. Where it is not used and the general anesthetic 

 is pushed too fast and too far, respiration may be suddenly arrested, and 



